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Bosch Washer Error Codes
Find plain-language explanations for BoschWasher error codes, common causes, and troubleshooting steps you can try before requesting repair service.
35 error codes currently available
CL
The washer Child Lock is activated.
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Drum Cleaning Required
The washer is requesting a drum-cleaning cycle.
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E:00 <-> -18
The washer drain pump is blocked.
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E:00 <-> -23
The washer detected water in the base or a leak.
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E:30 / -10
The washer detected low water pressure, a closed faucet, blocked inlet filters, or an inlet-system fault.
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E:30 / -20
The washer detected excessive detergent, added water, or a water-inlet valve condition.
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E:30 / -80
The washer detected a blocked drain path or excessive detergent condition.
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E:36 -10
The washer detected a blocked or restricted drain path.
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E:60 -2B
The laundry is unevenly distributed and the unbalanced-load system interrupted spinning.
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E:92 / -01
The washer detected low water pressure or blocked inlet filters.
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E10-00
The pump for the intelligent detergent-dosing system is blocked.
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E10-10
The pump for the intelligent detergent-dosing system is blocked.
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E10-20
The pump for the intelligent detergent-dosing system is blocked.
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E16
Bosch says E16 means the washer door is not locked.
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E17
Bosch says E17 indicates a water-inlet problem, such as blocked inlet/AquaStop filters or insufficient water pressure.
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E18
Bosch says E18 indicates a drain problem, such as a blocked or kinked drain hose or blocked drain pump.
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E32
Bosch says E32 indicates an unbalanced laundry load that interrupted or limited spinning.
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E33
Bosch says E33 indicates excessive detergent foam.
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E34
Bosch says E34 means the washer door is not locked.
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E36-25
The washer drain pump is blocked.
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E36-26
The washer drain pump is blocked.
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E38-25
The washer detected a blocked drain pump.
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E38-26
The washer detected a blocked drain pump.
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E80
Bosch says E80 indicates a drive-circuit fault.
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F16
Bosch says F16 means the washer door is not locked.
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F17
Bosch says F17 indicates a water-inlet problem, such as blocked inlet/AquaStop filters or insufficient water pressure.
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F18
Bosch says F18 indicates a drain problem, such as a blocked or kinked drain hose or blocked drain pump.
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F29
Bosch says F29 indicates a water-inlet problem, such as blocked inlet/AquaStop filters or insufficient water pressure.
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F32
Bosch says F32 indicates an unbalanced laundry load that interrupted or limited spinning.
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F33
Bosch says F33 indicates excessive detergent foam.
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F34
Bosch says F34 means the washer door is not locked.
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H:32
Bosch says H32 indicates an unbalanced laundry load that interrupted or limited spinning.
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H9E
Bosch says H9E indicates a hot-water supply problem.
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Pause / Play Icon Flashing
Bosch says the energy-saving display indicates the washer has entered an energy-saving state.
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Soap Bubbles Icon
Bosch says the soap-bubbles indicator means the detergent dosage is too high.
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